Dr's Signature (Price)

dilligaf1701 · 31-08-2006, 19:05

I was just told that it would cost me ÃƒÆ’Ã¢â‚¬Å¡Ãƒâ€šÃ‚Â£15 for my doctor to sign my application for a disabled persons bus pass by the receptionist at the dr's surgery.

Does this amount seem right? and is there any way I could get this signiature for free?

I can't make an appointment JUST to get one without paying up.

Cheers in advance - Dilli.

MadGamer · 31-08-2006, 19:08

Well id go back and ask for the reason why its going to cost ÃƒÆ’Ã¢â‚¬Å¡Ãƒâ€šÃ‚Â£15 just to get a doctor to sign it. I think thats just daylight robbery though.

**Rob** · 31-08-2006, 19:40

I suspect it's seen as non core NHS GP services. Time is money as they say. Does sound a lot, but you are in catch 22 situation. You need the siggy, so you have to pay whatever they want. Maybe though there is some way of claiming it back?

Paul · 31-08-2006, 19:44

I got charged that 8 years ago for a passport signature.... then he took my BP and weight so that he could get paid for an appointment too. Cheeky git.

dilligaf1701 · 31-08-2006, 19:49

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Originally Posted by Rob C

I suspect it's seen as non core NHS GP services. Time is money as they say. Does sound a lot, but you are in catch 22 situation. You need the siggy, so you have to pay whatever they want. Maybe though there is some way of claiming it back?

MMMmmm now there's a thought - maybe the job centre will pay for it, they've got to be good for SOMETHING surely.

TheBlueRaja · 31-08-2006, 20:32

I recently got charged 24 quid so he could fill out the back of my Insurace claim as i missed a holiday due to Glandular Fever.

Took all of 10 minutes.

lauzjp · 31-08-2006, 21:56

maybe you could get the form signed by someone else? does it have to be a doctor? if the dss are aware of your disability then they could perhaps intervene, alternatively you could ask them for the dosh... i would! if you don't ask - you don't get...

dilligaf1701 · 31-08-2006, 21:59

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Originally Posted by lauzjp

maybe you could get the form signed by someone else? does it have to be a doctor? if the dss are aware of your disability then they could perhaps intervene, alternatively you could ask them for the dosh... i would! if you don't ask - you don't get...

I either have to send a copy of my disability card (which I don't have yet) - or get a doctor to sign the form.

I will ask the job centre tomorrow.

Cheers for your input guys

dilligaf1701 · 01-09-2006, 10:37

I went back this morning and moaned about it and pointed out that the socoal services don't charge for their stamp and told me it should be free, Anyway the receptionist said to 'leave it with me and I'll see what I can do'.... So I'll wait and see I guess.

Flobajob · 01-09-2006, 10:55

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Originally Posted by dilligaf1701

I went back this morning and moaned about it and pointed out that the socoal services don't charge for their stamp and told me it should be free, Anyway the receptionist said to 'leave it with me and I'll see what I can do'.... So I'll wait and see I guess.

I had to get a fitness to drive certificate signed last week to renew my license, the DVLA sent a claim for for the doctor to request the fee directly from them and not to charge the patient but the receptionist still insisted that I had to pay a tenner and wait for at least 2 weeks for it to be signed. A swift phonecall to the head of the practice when I got home soon got it resolved and I was able to pick up the form that afternoon and not pay a penny.

Salu · 01-09-2006, 11:04

A GP is entitled to charge for these services as far as I understand but they don't have to. There are things they are not allowed to charge for under the new GMS (General Medical Services) contract though. (See link below. I don't know if it will work if you aren't a member or have an NHS IP address but have a go..)

I don't think there is any guidance on how much to charge so you could try other GPs, however I don't think ÃƒÆ’Ã¢â‚¬Å¡Ãƒâ€šÃ‚Â£15 is too steep. A solicitor wouldn't let you get away with that much would they....

Hopefully you'll get somewhere with SS...?

http://www.bma.org.uk/ap.nsf/Content...tepractice0604

dilligaf1701 · 01-09-2006, 12:08

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Originally Posted by Salu

A GP is entitled to charge for these services as far as I understand but they don't have to. There are things they are not allowed to charge for under the new GMS (General Medical Services) contract though. (See link below. I don't know if it will work if you aren't a member or have an NHS IP address but have a go..)

I don't think there is any guidance on how much to charge so you could try other GPs, however I don't think ÃƒÆ’Ã¢â‚¬Å¡Ãƒâ€šÃ‚Â£15 is too steep. A solicitor wouldn't let you get away with that much would they....

Hopefully you'll get somewhere with SS...?

http://www.bma.org.uk/ap.nsf/Content...tepractice0604

I'll have to wait and see what they say I guess, I sign on next week and if I get no where I'll ask the job centre.

The link worked cheers.

Incidentally I did have to get the local solicitor to sign some stuff for me the other month and that was ÃƒÆ’Ã¢â‚¬Å¡Ãƒâ€šÃ‚Â£5 a time.

Cheers for your help - Dilli

Salu · 01-09-2006, 13:35

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Originally Posted by dilligaf1701

Incidentally I did have to get the local solicitor to sign some stuff for me the other month and that was ÃƒÆ’Ã¢â‚¬Å¡Ãƒâ€šÃ‚Â£5 a time.

Cheers for your help - Dilli

Tell us his name.....!

dilligaf1701 · 01-09-2006, 13:44

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Originally Posted by Salu

Tell us his name.....!

woodfine Leeds Smith - Sandy

TheDaddy · 01-09-2006, 14:01

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Originally Posted by Salu

Tell us his name.....!

I think most solicitors charge ÃƒÆ’Ã¢â‚¬Å¡Ãƒâ€šÃ‚Â£5 to witness/ sign documents